14 h. ago Trump’s pollution rollback rewards wealthy plant owners — at the expense of Americans’ health

Proposals this week to weaken EPA restrictions will help tiny group of owners while ‘the American people will breathe dirtier air’Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claimed on Wednesday that its plan to eviscerate power plant pollution standards will save the US about $1bn a year. In reality, though, this represents a starkly uneven trade-off, experts say.The savings for “Americans” will go entirely to power plant operators who won’t have to cut their pollution, while at the same time climate and health benefits for all Americans that are 20 times larger in dollar terms will be deleted. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Huge fashion chain with 230 stores River Island at risk as it calls in help

The company has called in advisers to draw up a plan to save the business

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6 d. ago Bargain Hunt expert jailed after selling £140k artwork to "major Hezbollah financial donor"

Oghenochuko Ojiri failed to disclose information about the sales.

Economics

8 d. ago 'We need answers' Anger over major blow to Barry Waterfront project

The marina element of the Barry Waterfront redevelopment project will no longer be going ahead after ABP announced it won't commit funds for it

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1 week ago Who were Scots gangsters Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr shot dead in Spain

Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr - who were both major players in the Lyons crime clan - were killed at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Andalucia on Saturday.

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1 week ago Major UK bar's plan to save the 'after work pint' with bold new scheme

Despite more than 30 million Brits clocking off before 5pm, the post-work pint is in dire straights thanks to home workers - but one bar chain is on a quest to bring the custom back

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1 week ago GK Barry lands biggest career move to date after I'm A Celebrity success

After building a loyal following online and appearing on I’m A Celebrity, GK Barry is expanding her media presence with a major national radio debut on BBC Radio 1

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2 w. ago Major doubt over huge Barry marina project after company pulls out

Plans for a new marina are no longer being funded but the leader of Vale of Glamorgan Council insisted other elements of the waterfront scheme will still go ahead

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2 w. ago Kinder fans buzzing after spotting new chocolate in UK supermarket

Chocolate lovers are delighted after spotting a brand new Kinder bar on the shelves of a major supermarket, and, priced at just £1, it has been described as 'lush' and 'delicious'

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2 w. ago Plan to save rocks from collapsing at historic Outlander harbour unveiled

A plan to stop rocks at a historic Fife harbour from collapsing has been revealed.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Barry Island Pleasure Park death probe sees police issue major update

16-year-old Taha Soomro died after suffering a 'medical episode' at Barry Island Pleasure Park in South Wales on Friday night despite the best efforts of paramedics

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2 w. ago Barry Island Pleasure Park death probe sees police issue major update

16-year-old Taha Soomro died after suffering a 'medical episode' at Barry Island Pleasure Park in South Wales on Friday night despite the best efforts of paramedics

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2 w. ago ‘Super proud’: Slegers hails Arsenal after Women’s Champions League success

Head coach says Barcelona win was ‘above expectations’‘We had to suffer but were spot on in crucial moments’The Arsenal head coach, Renée Slegers, said her team’s performance was “above all expectations” after they stunned Barcelona to win the Women’s Champions League title in Lisbon.Cited as the major underdogs before kick-off, Arsenal thwarted a Barcelona side who had won three of the past four finals, and won their first women’s European title since 2007 thanks to substitute Stina Blackstenius’ 74th-minute winner. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago JENNI MURRAY: There will be no grandchildren unless we listen to Kate's plan

When I was pregnant with my second son, I was a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme. I was on a freelance contract so I knew full well maternity leave was out of the question.

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3 w. ago Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds, NatWest, RBS customers to get 'super ATMs' in major change

The new super ATMs will allow customers to deposit cash and cheques, as well as check their balance and change their PIN, regardless of which bank they are with

Economics

3 w. ago 'Progressing': Major Rangers next manager update as Barry Ferguson returns to Ibrox role amid CEO revelation

Club legend stepped in for Clement but will not get job on permanent basis

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3 w. ago 'Progressing': Major Rangers next manager update as Barry Ferguson returns to Ibrox role amid major update

Club legend stepped in for Clement but will not get job on permanent basis

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3 w. ago 'My mum went into hospital for something routine. She died covered in sores and totally fatigued'

Her family believe she died of aids after becoming a victim of the infected blood scandal but they are facing major barriers to securing compensation over the tragedy

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3 w. ago New owner of tiny Scottish island and his plan to help save Scotland's seabirds

Càrn Deas in the Summer Isles has a new owner with a grand plan.

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3 w. ago Prison governor jailed after taking £12k Mercedes from drug gang lover she let out early

Kerri Pegg, 42, swapped her Honda Jazz for a £12,000 Mercedes C class car, paid for by 34 kilos of amphetamines by Anthony Saunderson, a major organised crime boss, who is now serving 35 years behind bars.

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